Olympics TV listings: Wednesday, August 8

Viewing Tips

Among the lesser-known (to Americans) sports, team handball has emerged as a TV favorite. "Why hasn't this caught on here?" viewers are asking. Jump start your day with a live men's quarterfinal of the fast-paced, hybrid sport 6 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. on NBC Sports Network.

Medal-round table tennis will be shown from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. on NBC Sports Network and from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on MSNBC.

The Great Eight of Olympics men's basketball gets whittled down to four. Catch quarterfinals 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on MSNBC and 3 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on NBC Sports Network.